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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-05-07
FLESH sLoueHINe OFF IN PIECES.

For two years have been confined to
bed with loathsome form of Blood
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ached and panied me, and friends even
Stunned me. used various blood puri-
fers without benefit, and several physi-
clans treated me until large sums of
money had been expended, but not one
particle of good did any one give me.
On the 9th Of February, 1886, Mr.. F.
r. jackson called to see if I was not
dead, as it was throught could not en-
dure my suffering much longer. He
concluded to try r. B. B. on me and got
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fort, S. O., and before one bottle had
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body.
Witness: Mrs. LAURA HART.
FRED. r. JACKSON.
Beauford, S. g., May 10, 1886.
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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-05-07

Owns and operates $500 miles of
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Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota
and Dakota.
IT'S THE BEST DIRECT ROUTE BETWEEN
ALL PRINCIPAL POINTS IN THE NORTHWEST,
SOUTHWEST AND FAR West.
For maps, time tables, rates of passage
and freight, etc, apply to the nearest
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st. Paul Railway, or to any Railroad
Agent anywhere in the World.
r. MILLER, General Manager "A.
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Gent Manager GEO. III. HEAFFORD
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
6rFor information IN reference to
Lands and Towns owned by the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway Company,
write to H. g. Haugan, Land Commits
sioner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
A HIGH COMPLIMENT.

Mr.. Emil Schoyen received notice
Tuesday morning from Hon. G. M
Edgerton, president of the Civil Service
Commission, of his selection to be q
member OF the local board of civil serv.
ice examiners, to conduct such exami.
nations as the commission may request
This designation is not only high com.
pliment.to Mr.. Schoyen, but it is Sc.
lection that reflects credit upon the COM
mission as well. Mr.. Schoyen has been
the very efficient deputy postmaster Of
Mankato since Mr.. Cannon took the of.
flee, and he also acted in the same ca
pacity for nearly two years previous to
the change of administration. He is a
faithful, efficient officer, and will make
first-class man in the discharge of any
duties he may called to perform in con-
nection with civil service examinations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
RELIEF DEMANDED.

That something must be done, and
that very soon, TO afford relief to the
crowded condition of our public schools
is apparent to all who have an interest
i'm our educational matters. Aside from
the fact that ventilating and heating of
the various buildings are simply vile and
almost intoIerable, there is not sufficient
room to accommodate the scholars.
Pleasant Grove building, for instance,
has pm enrolment of nearly 500 pupils.
when, to do justice to those seeking af-
ter knowledge three hundred or three
hundred and fifty scholars at the out
side is all that can be properly provided
for. The Union school is also overrun.
What is demanded is High School
building. With such an educational
structure the higher classes from each of
the other schools could be removed, and
thus leave room for the proper care of
lower grades. Such building as we
want, including grounds, would involve
an expense of twenty-five or thirty
thousand dollars, but this cost is but a
very small item when we take into con-
sideration the benefits to accrue to the
rising generation.
We believe that public sentiment Is
in favor of doing something forthwith
i'm this matter. Public schools are, or
should be, the pride of every city, and
educational facilities that answered our
purposes five or six years ago, are no
longer in keeping with the develop
ments of Mankato. neither do they rep
resent that spirit of progress which is
noticeable in other directions. The
Board of Educatian, we understand, is
strongly in favor of High School, and
no class of men in the city are in a posi-
ton to better Judge of the needs in this
particular than they.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
MATRIMONIAL.

Last Wednesday evening Mr.. Richard
f. Jones and Miss Mary Evans were
married at the residence of the brides
parents i'm this city-the ceremony being
performed by Rev. q. G. Pollock, assist.
ed by Rev. Mr.. Jones of South Bend.
The contamination of this altogether APP.
propriate union was witnessed by some
sixty relatives and invited friends
After the ceremony was completed q
bounteous repast was served, and most
enjoyable evening spent. The young
couple were the recipients of many ele-
CANT presents.
Both the parties to this contract are
well and favorably known in Mankato
and Blue Earth county. The bride is q
young lady possessed of unusual bust.
ness tact; is charming in her manners
and what is best of all has sweet dis DO.
sItion. She has for long time } Jen
connected with Mr.. Brett's store as @
saleslady, and in this capacity has proved
herself almost indispensable.
Mr.. Jones is a young man of correct
habits and full of business. He is en-.
gagged in the clothing business and dur.
ing the two years that he has been in
trade. has demonstrated what diligence
and close application will do.
The young folks took the train yester.
day morning for st. Paul,. where they
will spend a day or two, going thence to
Aberdeen, ID. T., on visit to friends
They start out on life's uncertain voyage
with the brightest of prospects, and all
wish them God speed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
FIRE IN DnooRIA.

Last Friday. Mr.. Walter Henry and
wife, of Decoria, were in Mankato spend
ing the day with their brother, Mr.. w
j. Henry. The latter gentleman and
his wife had been visiting Walter, and
he brought them to the city to take the
train for Heron Lake. In the afternoon
the four repaired to the Barrot House
and it was there that Walter was in
formed by a neighbor who had just ar
rived in the city that his house, together
with contents had been burned that
morning. 1t seems that Mr.. Howard
Evarts, a young man who has made his
home with Henry for several years, to-
gether with another young man, arose
in the morning and just about breakfast
time il was discovered that the whole
upper portion of the kitchen was on fire.
So rapidly did the flames spread that
they were driven from the house, and
could not save single article of cloth
ing or furniture. Mr.. Evarts had about
$500 in money in his trunk in the cham
Der which was Tapped up by the flames.
Mr.. Henry had full years supply of
vegetables and other edibles in the
house, including over hundred bushels
of potatoes, about seven hundred pounds
of pork. etc., all of which were reduced
to ashes. The house was not very
valuable structure, but it was comfort
able home nevertheless. There was a
small insurance on the property, but
Mr.. ii. cannot figure his net loss at less
than seven or eight hundred dollars,
say nothing about the money and cloth
ing lost by Mr.. Evarts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
CHINA WEDDING.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w. Sell
leck was the scene of brilliant party
Monday evening of last week, it being
the twentieth wedding anniversary Of
this worthy and highly esteemed couple
From one who was present we are in,
formed that it was one of the largest 30.
cial gatherings ever held in Eagle Lake,
and that the affair was one of great
pleasure to all who enjoyed the hospi-
tally of Mr.. and Mrs. Selleck. The re-
past is particularly commended for ITS
elegance and abundance, while the
presents were such as will ever remind
the recipients that their friends are OF
that sort who appreciate them in the
fullest degree. Among the gifts we are
permitted TO mention are: A complete
dinner set OF the finest decorated China
a China chamber set, the offerings OF
those in Mr.. Selleck's employ; a hand
some fruit dish; and elegant cake dish.
That Mr.. and Mrs. Selleck may live to
see their Golden wedding, and more, is
the wish of all friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
STAMP AND BOX RENT RECEIPTS
NEW BOOK.

We take pride in calling attention tc
the advertisement in another column o.
this paper of book entitled Historical
Sketches and events in the Colonization
of America" THE FREE Press Is in re-
ceipt of copy of this new and complete
work and unhesItatingly gives it endorse
ment. The book is printed in good sized
type, on fine paper and is handsomely
bound. 1t issuch work as should be in
the hands ofthe young people by all man.
ner of means, as its study will enable
them to become more familiar with the
construction and:operation ofthe govern
ment. A description is given, showing
how the Government is constituted and
administered In each of its various de-
partments. This is a Faluable Political
Compendium for all those needing great
er familiarity with the institutions of
our Country, and the working of the
governmental machinery.
In fact it is Picture Gallery of His
torical Events and of our Leaders. Also
it contains the important information of
our territorial capitals; and their Early
Settlement, and Growth at the Present
Time.
The publishers, Messrs. Hall and Trav-
is, of Minneapolis, offer great induce
ments to agents, and if there are any
young men or women out of employ
ment, they might find it advantageous to
correspond with them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
Good Thunder.


Mr.. B. F. Steadman has so far recov.
cred as to be seen out walking again.
Mrs. J. H. Cornell made Mrs. T. J.
Atwood visit this week. The little girl
baby is quite an object of attraction.
Mrs. L. Boyer, from Sterling, made
Mrs. G. F. Kellogg visit Tuesday.
Choice, clean clover seed can be bought
at Sohre & Schroeder's for $3.50 pei
bushel.
Miss Nellie Cook, we are informed
will teach our school the coming sum.
mer term. Miss Cook has good record
as teacher, and we may expect our
school success under her management
Dried buffalo meat can be bought in
town at lac. per pound. 1t is choice
Try it.
Henry Troendle, of Napoleon, gave us
a pleasant call Wednesday evening.
N. F. Mickle is in the field for Justice
of the Peace. Mr.. Mickle would nc
doubt make good Justice. Let us give
him our support.
Although the weather is growing some.
what milder and the boys like not ex-
cepted) are wearing SOUL caps, still coal
bins are putting on an empty appear
ance and hard wood is IN active de-
mands
One week from next Tuesday will be
annual election day. The people should
have for an object in view the election
of good and responsible, as well as able
and trustworthy men to each town Of
fee, for on such will largely depend the
future strength and welfare of the town.
See that this is done.
A. f. Billet will shortly receive large
invoice of trunks and valises, from RAJ
cine, Wis. This line of goods will be
sure to please in price as well as style
and make.
Prof. Ferdinand Bach and Chas. Graf
furnished the music for the dance in
Graham's hall Tuesday evening. Bach
music Is A key and No. !.
The Baptist Sunday school have a new
library consisting of one hundred and
forty books of very choice reading mat
ter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
PERSONAL.

ID. w. Wiser, Esq, spent q day er tw
with friends the first of the week.
Mrs. w. r. B. Smyth will leave Mon
day on visit to friends at Madison, Wis
Carl Dice, he of Cash Grocery fame, i
in CINCINNATI, Ohio, this week on bust
ness.
Messrs. Jno. F. Meagher, L. A. Moore
and +. N. Merrill visited the capital thi
week.
Mrs. Grace Tonkins having completed
her visit, will return to New Mexico to
morrow.
Mr.. 1. Longini will leave Monday fol
the East to make his purchases offspring
and summer goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Farr will leave
for Chicago tonight. They will be alb
sent about two weeks.
Mr.. M. j. Einstein has been to mar
ket and purchased large stock of cloth
ing for warm weather trade.
F. l.. Waters, Esq, started east Sd
turday last. Before his return to Man.
kato he will visit Mrs. Waters, who is
now stopping at st. Clair. Mich.
Mr.. 7. II. Williams returned from
Chicago yesterday. He spent several
days in the city making purchases of
house decorations and art supplies.
Capt. T. Montgomery and wife of st.
Peter spent Tuesday in town, guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. L. Clements. They
took in the party at the Masonic hall in
the evening.
Mr.. p. Mofiett, of Emmettsburg, Iowa,
was in the city the first of the week,
looking over our commercial interests.
Mr.. M. is engaged in the drug business
in his town, and has every appearance
Of being first-class business man. He
Is genial gentleman to meet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
X. OF h.

Last Tuesday evening was the 7th an.
niversary ofthe Knights of Honor Lodge
of Mankato, since their organization in
this city. Upon this occasion the mem
bers, after transacting the regular bust
ness of.the lodge, adjourned to Heinze's
restaurant, where they partook of oysters,
and were entertained in princely style.
The lodge now occupies Odd Fellows
hall. The X. of III. has been in exist
ence for fourteen years, and during this
time the order has paid $50, 100000 10
dependents of deceased members. II
is one of the most meritorious of bene-
ficlary societies, and We are pleased to
note that the lodge in Mankato is one
of the most fourishing in the North
west.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25

At the residence of the brides parents In Gar.
den City. Mimi, Feb. %, 1887, by Rev. j.
Lockwood, Mr.. John Norman and Miss Car
rie Ralph, both of Blue Earth county, Mimi.
The bride is a young lady with numer-
Gus friends and will be greatly missed
IN the young folkes' circle. The groom
is young man of excellent habits, and
until the past few years a resident of
WATERFOWL, Wis. There were about 60
guests present, including only the rela-
tives and near neighbors. The ceremony
passed of smoothly, after which all
partook of bounteous repast.
Mr.. Hugh Norman and Miss Jennie
Jones acted as bridegroom and brides
maid.
Mrs. II. Perry, Miss Mable Perry,
Hugh and Tom Norman, from Water
town, Wis, were present.
The following is list of some of the
present:
Thos. Hughes and family, clock; Joe
Lewis, tea kettle, rolling pin, meat chop
per, two cups and saucers; w. ID. Lewis,
bed room set; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Rob-
erts, half dozen silver spoons; Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Roberts, Pipervllle, Wis,
silver butter knife; j. Shannahan, sauce
dishes; Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Davis, pair
of vases; Mrs. Swan, pitcher, goblets,
bowl and tray; Cora Rucker, sauce dish;
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Z. Jones, silver pickle
dish; Mr.. and Misses Lloyd, silver cas-
ter; Mr.. and Mrs. Il. HI. Jones, hanging
lamp; Jennie Fl. Jones, half dozen silver
knives and forks; B. 7. Ray, two brack-
cts and broom; Maggie and Sarah Flynn
goblets, bowl and tray; Mrs. Schultz, set
of napkins; Miss H. Hughes, table cloth;
Mary Kelley, picture; Frank Trip, pic
ture; Mary Shannahan, picture; B. Kel-
ley, rocking chair; Ellen Kelley, bible
stand; Tim Shannahan, paper rack; VIM
Jones, set of dishes; Norman family,
bedstead and sofa; Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Ralph, bed room set and half dozen
chairs; Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Evans,
spring rocker; Lizzie Evans, hand paint
ed bangle board and pin cushion; Frank
Evans, foot rug; Thos. Evans, foot stool
D. f. Evans, sofa pillow, half doz. fancy
soblets.
The young couple will commence
Immediately on the farm
near Lake Crystal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
THE HOTEL QUESTION.

The committe appointed by the Boart
of Trade to raise bonus for the pro
posed new hotel have succeeded in sc
curing pledges for something over So ,OO(
and there is little reason to doubt theil
ability to get the remaining 5000
pledged, although it is proving an under
taking that men of less persistence than
the members of the committee would
hardly accomplish. Since the date thai
Mr.. Holbrook's proposition was made
public, there has been firm determine
ton on the part of some who are op.
posed to second hotel, and others OPP
posed to the location, to defeat the pro-
ject. How well they will succeed re-
mains to be seen. but one thing can Ebe
said and honestly 80, that Mr.. Holbrook
has shown a spirit of public enterprise
that has not come to the surface with
any other hotel man. Our city wants a
hotel and wants it mighty bad. We
have waited patiently for a long time
and now that the opportunity has fortu-
nately presented itself whereby this
want may be supplied, no wool. should
be allowed to be pulled over the eyes of
any one interested in securing "A first
class house. One year ago this same
matter was freely agitated and no SOON
er was the proposition brought up for a
new hotel than Mr.. Burt gave it out cold
that he would build up the Mankato
House corner. What was the result?
AS soon as the project for new house
was abandoned, than Burt subsidized and
has not been heard from until this time.
Will he repeat the old song and dance
again or will he go ahead this time and
fulfill his promise. Mr.. Burt has made
a proposition that for bonus of 5000
he will erect four story building on
the corner of Front and Hickory
streets, in the most modern style
of architecture, and to contain, includ-
ing that portion of the house built five
years ago, sixty rooms. The plans will
be here from st. Paul to-day, architect
Haley having telegraphed yesterday
that he could not get them here sooner.
1t makes little difference to the peo-
pie of Mankato or to the travelling pub
lie who the individual may happen to
be that puts up a first-class house, but
are wanting that one scheme
is not concocted for the purpose of head
ing off a project that is now pretty well
assured will succeed. 1t would seem
more IN keeping with business faith ON
the part of the Board of Trade committee
TO continue in their efforts to secure the
s., 600 originally sought, and then some
thing tangible is secured to work from.
1t would certainly be pleasant to see the
House corner improved, and
no one will. We believe, show himself so
small in soul as to lay straw in the way
Of securing such result.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
THE WALTERS COMPANY,

The theatre loving people of Mankato
are being richly entertained this week
by the Walters combination. They
opened their engagement in the Opera
House Wednesday evening to a small
house, but so we'll did they please the
audience they were greeted by good
house last night. Tonight "Hunch-
back" will be presented, and the Opera
House is almost sure to be crowded.
Miss Nellie Walters is an actress of rare
talent, and one seldom seen on the road.
She is not only cute and winning but she
is handsome as we'll, and combines the
qualities which hold her auditors close
ly-pleasing them in every act and act
ion. Mr.. Walters, father of the young
lady, is also good, and the two leaders
are supported by an unusually strong
cast. 1t is the best dramatic company
our city has been favored, wIth.for long
time and our theatre-going populace
should not fail to witness the plays upon
this and tomorrow night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
AT COST?
NO! NO! NO! MOI

You don't have to buy old goods at cost
any longer. 1t does not pay. 1t never did
and certainly not now, when the live Dry
Goods House of McCONNELL & THOMAS
s are at the front with fresh, new stock OF
( Dry Goods, direct from the manufacturers
and Importers. Just Opened new lot of mob
by imported Dress Goods that offer at a
fair profit. 100 pieces new and beautiful
Dress Style Ginghams at reasonable profit.
$50 pieces staple Ginghams, new and fresh,
cheaper than they have ever been sold for,
but they pay 10 per cent profit. Next
week VIC shall open a new and complete line
of imported Dress Ginghams, Dress Cam
brics, Seersuckers, and all kinds of White
Goods. We must have a little better profit
ON these goods, and yet you will wonder how
they were made for the price we ask you for
them. Now open five eases new CalicOs, lat
est and best spring styles; these we will sell
pretty close and yet must have five per cent
profit. New House Furnishing Goods. Table
Einens Towels, Crashes, Sheetings, COttOns,
Shirtings, Tickings, all at profit. Next
week we open elegant stock of TOrchOn
Laces that would seem cheap compared with
others, if we doubled our money on them,
but we don't want the whole world and are
satisfied with 20 per cent profit.
NIB The Cheapest Laces ever offered Mankao Just re-
ceived very large import order Of Hamburs gng nserngs
and ove We don't propose spending any money in advertising
these Goods they speak for themselves tones that lady
understand Our stock Ladies' Cotton Underwear about what
the material costs pays living profit.
How about the 100 pieces new Wilton Velvet Body Brussels
T@y Brussels and Extra Iagran Carpets? WGy too must pay
profit and this we get by selling them al Chicago prices Only 3S
dozen UnandrGi Shirts left at &c., and not one cent less WehaVe
few stylish Ladies and Misses Wraps very good line Ladies' Gen.
trmGn and Chdrens Underwear Some aGaVy Hosiery broken b
Of Hoods and Toans fair assortment Of Scarlet Gray and White
Blankets few pieces Heavy FanAS aud quite good line Of every
day sellers in Dress Goods that we must sell urg the next two weeks
mr. carry them nntl next fall and this costs money
don't goods
them this the place
Good7 you will ind Silks Goods
all kinds Fannel Shrng Cloth Casmeres Lnmg
settings cos3 No. they half price
hundred
comprising thousand sensible and useful
needed every regulated family Don't fail visit Bargain
young
good economy housekeeping Buterks
fitting always reliable Patterns.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
Sterling Center.

A meeting will be held at the Middle
town school house on Saturday evening,
March 9th, to see what can be done to-
wards sustaining a cheese factory in this
town. Turn out everybody and let us
have one by all means.
d. M. Growers youngest son is very
sick.
Thomas Benedict, son of Allen Bene-
dict met with serious accident while
playing on the school house grounds
last Wednesday. DIR. Francis was called
at once, and ADVISED telegraphing for his
father, who is now in Wisconsin, No
bones were broken, but he is injured in-
ternally. We hope it may not be as bad
as was first thought. At present writing
he appears to be little easier,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-25
REMOVAL.

Mr.. R. F. Jones has purchased from
w. b. Smith his stock of clothing, and ha.
removed his clothing from Mcconnell
Thomas store to Smiths old and we'll.
known stand near the post-office. Mr.
Jones closed out his stock of boots and
shoes to Mcconnell & Thomas and will
hereafter carry clothing and gents fur
nisbing goods exclusively.